Donatos Pizza - Colorado Springs

I grew up in Ohio, and Donato's was the go-to place for pizza. This pizza is still fantastic! Don't let the Red Robin sign mislead you; they serve both. Our pizza was amazing!

The restaurant doesn't advertise its location very well at all. If you don't do some digging, you'd never realize it's located inside Red Robin. During my visit, there was only one other customer in the lobby, and it was clear that the staff were overwhelmed; it took 20 minutes for anyone to receive their food, whether it was for Grubhub, takeout, or orders placed at the counter. I paid $20 for a large pizza, but I left feeling a bit disappointed compared to my experiences at a traditional Donatos location. I understand they might be in a trial phase, but with the rising prices and the struggling staff from Red Robin, I don't see Donatos finding the same level of success here as it has on the East Coast.

However, when I attempted to order online, I found that only about six items were available. So, I called the restaurant, and the person I spoke to informed me that they only offer a limited selection from the menu, and unfortunately, the pizza and meatballs I wanted were not available. Instead, I could get a kids' meal that included meatballs! When I asked whether the pizzas were frozen and reheated, I was met with uncertainty—she didn’t know if they made the pizza on-site or if it was frozen. That ended my call and any future business with Donatos. If you don't serve a product, you shouldn't be marketing it!

Finally, Donatos Pizza has come to Colorado! This was a surprise date night trip all the way from Denver. Weird that it's in a Red Robin. Pretty good version of the pizza back in ohio, though I think they've adjusted the dough recipe a bit (maybe for altitude). Still loved finally being able to get it here, even though an hour+ drive is a long way just for pizza. But totally worth it!

Best gluten free pizza ever. Need to try it if you?ve never had it before. It?s actually crunchy!